“Are white spots on teeth cavities?”
I am a 29 year old male. I want to know if white spots on teeth are cavities?
7 Answers
No
No. They are areas of decalcification, but not decay.
White spots on teeth are usually not cavities. They are either hyper or hypo calcifications.
White spots on teeth are often caused at birth due to various chemicals in the water, or by various defects in the growth of the enamel. These are not disease entities. White spots are sometimes caused by the beginning development of caries. However, this can be resolved by brushing your teeth with an enamel restoring toothpaste, and by not drinking highly acidic soda drinks. You will have to visit your dentist for a check-up to determine if any other treatment is possible or to determine if caries has begun and needs to be treated.
It all depends. If you have had them since the teeth were formed then NO. If these white spots are new then maybe. The white spots need to be assessed by a dentist.
Usually, the white spots on teeth are hypo calcifies spots and are at a higher risk of getting cavities. You can have them evaluated by a dentist.
They may not be cavities. Are there depressions in the tooth surface where they are? If so, they may be cavities. They are weakened spots in the enamel. There is a dental treatment that can minimize the appearance of the spots.
